Overview
- Jordan Travis officially retired from professional football at age 24 due to complications from a severe leg injury sustained in November 2023.
- The injury, a fractured and dislocated ankle, occurred during his final college game at Florida State, cutting short a standout senior season where he led the Seminoles to an 11-0 record and finished fifth in Heisman voting.
- Drafted 171st overall by the New York Jets in 2024, Travis spent his entire rookie season on the non-football injury list and never played an NFL game.
- After extensive rehabilitation efforts, Travis announced he was medically advised to retire, expressing gratitude for his journey and the support he received from family, teammates, and the Jets organization.
- Jets General Manager Darren Mougey confirmed Travis's retirement and praised his hard work, stating the team fully supports his decision and wishes him well.